AIO Cooler?

[djimty]

Hi guys,

I hope I can pick your brains. I'm thinking of purchasing a AIO Cooler for my Reference 980 SC which always hits 80c under load and something I wish to lower to a reasonable level.

What do you guys recommend? I was initially looking at the EVGA Hybrid but I read somewhere it does not cool the VRM? And the Corsair n980 unit does not have the best of reviews.

Forgive me for the noobish questions but any help in the right direction will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[djimty]

Unfortunately with the reference model EVGA 980 SC you would need to put heatsinks on the vrms.

I'm really glad I asked, I wouldn't have known about this.

 

[djimty]

The Corsair and EVGA Hybrid cool the VRM's as they use the existing GPU heatsink base.
The NZXT G10 only cools it via a fan although you need to replace the fan as its rubbish and also add VRM's heatsinks to be sure.
I've used all 3 and I prefer the EVGA or Corsair. If you can do it and cheaply you will probably knock off 20-25c under load.
Also with the G10 if you have a RAM chip situated just above the PCI connector the pump gets in the way of any RAM heatsink you put on.
To solve this I filed away half of the heatsink so it didnt catch on the Pump. Worked a treat afterwards though.
Oh and you dont get RAM heatsinks with the G10 whereas the others do cool it via the base heatsink.

Thanks, I think I'll go with the EVGA Hybrid. It's a shame that OCUK don't stock them.

Varaknoid, did you change the Stock Rad Fan? Thinking of sticking a Noctua on it.

 

[djimty]

Well I went ahead and purchased the EVGA Hybrid from their EU store but unfortunately payment is still pending and its been like this for the past few days. I've tried emailing them twice but I've had no response, so going to go ahead and cancel the order and take a chance with the Corsair n980 instead.

 

[djimty]

Thought I would give EVGA a chance with my order but I wish I hadn't now. Had to cancel my Hybrid order as EVGA EU are having problems with shipping and I've been waiting for a week now. Got to say their EU divison is very poor with no communication whatsoever, I've had better response from their US side after emailing directly to one of their managers. Well enough sour grapes.

Has anyone experience GPU sag with the corsair HG10?